Panel Discussion: Rimpac 2014: The Unseen Wars on the Ocean

Saturday, July 12, 5:00 to 7:00PM

Kapa`a Public Library, 4-1464 Kuhio Highway in Kapa`a

A panel discussion and power point presentation with talk story to follow. The panelists:

• Dr. Jim Maragos Expert on Atoll Ecology. “What happens when coral reefs are militarized: Jeju Island, South Korea”
• Kenta Watanabe Botanist at Okinawa National College of Technology. “Under attack: Pristine coral reefs of Oura Bay, Okinawa
• Katherine Muzik, Ph.D. Marine biologist studying destruction of marine life, especially corals, worldwide. Director of Kulu Wai (water drop) Children’s Education Institute. “Harm or Harmony?”

 Presented by www.oceans4peace.org, a coalition of:

• Kaua`i Alliance for Peace and Social Justice
• Kohola Leo
• Sierra Club Kaua`i Chapter
• Surfrider Foundation
• People for the Protection of Kaua`i

For more information 822 7646